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steady986:
Cringe

There is wisdom in what Olajuwon used to do - stay far away from news media. If you are going to consume all news media, then you have to grow thick skin and take the high road. Even folks like Lebron who look like they on twitter all the time actually are not - they have managers on their account and they tweet strategically to help their business.

Roland17:
There is a reason I picked the Lakers when the season started. If these guys have a healthy rotation, they can be dangerous.

Same reason I did NOT pick them. They CANT have a healthy rotation.

Tibs, upon all your defense, na on top your head dem hang 3pt record. See your life? Free Kemba before a worse thing happens to you

steady986:
Some funny results tonight The NBA's gone crazy.

I dey take side eye dey look this Grizzlies. Looks like they're legit. I wonder what would happen to Morant's minutes when he returns, because some of these fringe guys have proven that they deserve more minutes. I just hope Taylor Jenkins can find the right balance to ensure that this impressive run continues.

I still rank them above Lakers. Any team that is not Suns or Warriors needs to be scared

Sabonis reminds me of Tim Duncan. These pacers are a disciplined ball club

steady986:
Lol.

Makes me wonder when this man would retire though. A 37-year old man still playing like he's 28. Man, we've never seen anything like this

even more remarkable is that he is maintaining at about the same size. Its easier for guards to keep their body longer. big forwards and centers tend to deteriorate quickly. When I see Lebron with a bottle of some liquor on the sidelines, I feel like he is just advertising. I doubt he drinks that much or eats junk. You have to be insanely disciplined to keep your body like that approaching 40.

steady986:
This my LeBron no wan old o

when your "alpha male" no wan step up. Na their way tho - Gen Z continuing to dissappoint fathers and grand fathers everywhere

If na to tweet or tiktok now, I know AD has a mean game

Roland17:
Do you think the Rockets will be in a position to make strong moves for a star or two star players to build a competitive roster in 2 years when Wood becomes an UFA? Do you think the Rockets will be willing to splash on him as a center piece at the age of 28? There is a lot for Wood and the Rockets to evaluate.

This situation kind of reminds me of SGA's situation at OKC, the only difference is SGA is only 23.

I believe so. One good thing about Morey was all the crazy round2 round3 draft picks he traded for before he left, must have felt like a game of monopoly to him. And I feel Stone is savvy enough to trade some of those picks for some solid pieces. Besides that, coach Silas isnt buying into the tanking agenda, because it negatively affects his own value.

I really hope Green does not become another gunner like A40 was alluding to. Cat needs to let the game come to him, instead of shooting himself out of the game.

steady986:
Someone called lordbeans is asking me why I come here only when Lakers win. And he replied to a post I posted after the Lakers lost. Who be this lordbeand sef? Person wey dey enter here once in two months. Buffoon like you.

I went to look up lordbeans, because the way he attacked you, it sounded very personal

After what I found on another thread, steady, you don enter one chance bruv. I be praying for ya

lordbeans:
Squaring both sides of the equation gives

x²cos ²A + y²sin²A + 2xycosAsinA =64......(1)
x²cos ²A + y²sin²A - 2xycosAsinA =36......(2)

Add (1)+(2), gives 2x²cos ²A+2y²sin²A=100......(3),

hence the only way x²+y²=100, is if cos ²A=1/2 and sin²A= 1/2; which only occurs when A=pi/4.
so I think I should have said that the question is only true when A=pi/4.

A40:
Terrible news about Demaryius Thomas. Between 2012 and 2016 you would struggle to list 3 receivers better than him. The other day it was Vincent Jackson.

These guys are way too young and it just reminds you of how fleeting life is

what is the official word on his death? supposedly he has been having seizures for a while. If it turns out the game is a direct contributor to his demise, its going to be bad rep for the NFL

Roland17:
Remember wetin I yarn you about Green? I am happy to see Silas get some wins. It would be interesting to see how the Rockets approach next season.

I think I missed that. In any case Silas na good guy so its nice to see the pressure around his neck loosen a bit.

A40:
You're only 2.5 games behind the play in spot never say never.

You guys have beaten now the Hornets, Wizards, Bulls and Nets. Definitely not a fluke

Unfortunately, a lot of the wins have coincided with Jalen Green, the heir apparent, being injured. Which is raising questions. Do we let him keep playing his 30mins per game when he comes back and lose a lot, or reduce minutes for the rookie to let him grow and we win more. Because it is now obvious Silas does know his Xs and Os.

A40:
By pundits for the most part. We also saw what guys like CJ and Beal were chatting in the playoffs from the comfort of their living rooms.

CJ and Beal are not worth the consideration, just to be blunt. There are levels to this. Giannis stayed in one place and built a team that won a ring, the old fashioned way. So the only cats I would only pay attention to what they say are the Lebrons, Durants, Currys, Shaqs etc.

And I havent heard any talking head disparage Giannis since the championship. They may not talk about him as much, but those are due to the reasons I mentioned before

steady986:
FG% this season:

Steph Curry 43.9%
Westbrook 45%

Kneel down, close your eyes and raise your hands.

Roland17:
Size doesn't mean playing at 260 pounds! Did you see him yesterday? He could barely complete fast breaks without bending to hold his knees because he was out of breath. Doncic himself has admitted his conditioning needs help.

I finally saw Luka. Wow, that is soooo unprofessional . Right after getting the max contract.

Khanben:
Chuck putting AD on blast

100% agreed. Unfortunately I dont think AD even has the motor to get offended

steady986:
KD and Aldridge are not going to play sef.

Im happy about the tribute vid to Harden. It was fun while it lasted. Maddening many times, but fun.

steady986:
Test as in to know if they're a championship team? Lol. Their test is supposed to be against lottery teams like them.

As in keeping composure, staying in the game and not getting blown out. We have a really young team that gets star struck when they see superstars on other teams. At this point, we just want them to execute on a nightly basis without falling apart. On any given night, any of the lottery teams has a shot at upsetting a powerhouse. We beat the Bulls to start this win streak. We are not even looking at playoffs right now

Roland17:
Size doesn't mean playing at 260 pounds! Did you see him yesterday? He could barely complete fast breaks without bending to hold his knees because he was out of breath. Doncic himself has admitted his conditioning needs help.

I havent watched him since he came back from injury. He has always been on the bulky side though, so I can imagine it must be bad if fast breaks become an issue. Interestingly Zion has the same quandry. He really doesnt want to lean down, as it might affect his power game. But lean is def the way to go, less injuries, last longer

Rockets have had an easy schedule, so no one is really talking about a 6 game win streak. After all we lost 15 straight at one point. But the X-Os have improved, and tonight is a good test against the Nets.And welcome home Harden, get yourself some real TexMex down here. Those NYC burritos are rubbish, and you know it

Roland17:
Before I forget, I think I said this last season, Luka Doncic needs to get his weight and conditioning in order. He looked overweight and struggled to keep pace with the game tonight. He has been in and out with niggling injuries this season but man has got to drop a lot of weight.

That size gives him a lot of confidence against bigger players, and it really is part of his game.

darkelf:


At least it's better than the patternless lakers with outdated/former all-stars

You and your comments sef

make una take am easy na, small comment you brought out machete

Hohenheim:
Warriors fans are really thinking that wiseman will come good this season. lol

I wanted to respond, then I was like, let him enjoy his ignorance and save my energy

steady986:
This Golden State's pattern is not sustainable sha. Just my observation.

yup. wont withstand a 7 game series

Khanben:
So fellow pros are clowns?

Some of them are unfortunately. Even among the pros, not all of them are professionals. Some rely mostly on skill, and will never really get to the next level - they are comfortable with stat lines and contracts. What has CJ improved in? Some people's hate are not even worth the energy. Its not that they dont respect his skill. Its that he is not in the clique. If these are who you are referring to, meh, no biggie

Roland17:
I agree with you about C. Wood but I don’t think Wood will remain with the Rockets, it will be interesting to see if he is not traded to a competitive team. There is some chatter that he could be traded.

Indeed, you are spot on. I hope we dont count our eggs before they hatch and trade him away thinking we have something better. He could very well be our #1 option over Jalen Green.

benji93:
What are you talking about? Wan ti de. "No one will show all their hands in the regular season". . You were obviously not listening. I said Curry was terrible, yet they barely won at home. And please don't give me the Klay has not played for 2 years talk. You mean Mr 2,3-dribbles-60-points? Players will be able to defend Klay more? Were you sleeping when you wrote this? Have you forgotten the Curry factor? How many people you go put on Klay and how many people you go put on Curry? Continue. Besides, 7-feet wiseman will also provide some big man minutes. I looking forward to WIseman dominating Ayton as Giannis did. .
The Suns are more dangerous? On which grounds? Please explain.

Right now Warriors are a one man crew. If you calm Curry down, you can beat them. Suns have multiple weapons that secure a win on any night. If Klay was healthy and has his legs, he could take some heat off of Curry come playoffs. But I dont think he will get his legs back to that extent this year. Its ok if you believe otherwise

Khanben:
Dude people called him the Robin to Middleton's batman. If that is not disrespect I don't know what is.

like who? I mean serious guys o, not cj mccollum, dinwiddie and fellow clowns. I mean among guys like SAS, TNT crew, Fox crew etc

Roland17:
At least people like @Aliondo are loyal supporters despite the sad state of his team.

Unlike @Birdman wen don desert him Rockets after feeding Harden all the burgers wen dey Houston and laying a curse on him. These days he can be seen bandwagoning the Lakers and hating anything Celtics

I follow Rockets very avidly. I want to see Silas have the freedom of 2 more seasons with these guys and Im ok with tanking this season as well to get another good draft pick. It feels terrible to be at the bottom of the standing right now (we are actually worse than Thunder), but we have a talented core already that will surprise people in a few. They just need some time outside the limelight, but you gon recognize these names in a bit. Wood, Green, KPJ and Sengun are all-star material at the very least.

donlittle25:
birdman na so?

lol, no mind roland17. No one even knew I was a rockets fan until 2-3 years back, even though I have always followed Rockets more than any other team. That is because I am more moved by personalities than teams. I understand that teams are corporations at the end of the day, so I dont over sweat it. I am not bleeding red or green for any bagger that does not pay me a cent out of their billions . Thats just the way I roll

benji93:
The best this Suns team will get against GSW with Klay is one or two games, and even those games will be close. I would have been more convinced if that first game was a blowout.

The fact that this was a blowout means this game cannot be used to measure the suns strength. Na chess game o, and no one will show all their hands in the regular season.

I think the Suns are more dangerous than the Warriors still. Klay hasnt played NBA ball in years. He is not going to make the impact people expect in the playoffs. Also remember the rule change that is hampering jump shooters. Players will be able to defend more Klay more aggressively